High School Science and Mathematics Teacher • 0 of 15 filled

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking a full-time High School Science and Mathematics Teacher to join Avondale School. Inspire curiosity, develop students’ problem-solving skills and deliver engaging learning within a supportive Christian school community.

This is a full-time position, Commencing Term 1, 2027

Avondale School is a Preschool to Year 12 independent School, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school is located on an expansive rural campus in Cooranbong NSW, in the Lake Macquarie area. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, our mission continues to focus on providing opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning. We seek to use our extensive resources and skilled staff team to deliver innovative learning and wellbeing opportunities that engage students and develop curiosity. We aspire to change the world one graduate at a time, through the development of character, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and citizenship.

The successful applicant will:

• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and have a knowledge of, and commitment to, supporting the ethos and mission of Avondale School.
• An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
• Relevant teaching qualifications, current NESA accreditation and knowledge of NSW Science and Mathematics syllabuses.
• Effective curriculum planning, teaching, assessment and reporting practices.
• Ability to differentiate learning and implement adjustments for diverse learners.
• Positive classroom management and commitment to student wellbeing.
• Strong communication, collaboration and family partnerships.
• Commitment to professional learning and reflective practice.
• We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa. Applicants who are not legally able to work in Australia will not be considered.

The successful applicant will be provided with access to the NNSW School Policies portal, which sets out the expectations and requirements for employment within the school’s system. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Avondale School supports the principles of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace. Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of interest can be sent to the HR Manager, Mr Jamie Roan at [email protected]  Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.